2011 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2207 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1600 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1870 KES

2011 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.2207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0607 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1624 to the December average rate of 0.1737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2207 was up 33.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,104 KES

2010 Average 791 KES

Yearly Trough Low 800 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2154

0.1576

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1777, compared to 0.1963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1777

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0230 KES (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.1814). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 KES (High: 0.1681 / Low: 0.1635).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.2105) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0456 (+27.66%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.2105

2010 Avg (October) 0.1649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1649	0.1600	0.1624
February	0.1681	0.1635	0.1652
March	0.1762	0.1688	0.1729
April	0.1889	0.1717	0.1836
May	0.1895	0.1848	0.1867
June	0.2004	0.1885	0.1950
July	0.1997	0.1915	0.1957
August	0.2072	0.1976	0.2030
September	0.2134	0.1966	0.2024
October	0.2207	0.2073	0.2105
November	0.2044	0.1814	0.1923
December	0.1844	0.1661	0.1737